For those who are unfamiliar. Shisha, also known as hookah, hubbly bubbly, narghile, or waterpipe, is a type of tobacco smoking where the smoke is drawn through a water basin before inhalation. The apple (double apple) is a very popular tobacco flavor used in shisha.
The smell of shisha can be quite fragrant and sweet, as it often contains flavored tobacco mixed with molasses, fruit, and other flavorings. The smoke can have a pleasant aroma, depending on the flavor used. In other words, the smell isn’t very off-putting. But it is still a bit bizarre wanting to smell like a shisha.
Anyway, if you do, these two unisex fragrances carry a synthetic apple shisha accord. Give them a try if that’s what you’re looking to smell like.
1. Lattafa Mashrabya
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lattafa |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Vanilla |
| Notes | Top: Apple Shisha Accord and Pink Pepper Middle: Tobacco, Cinnamon, and Dates Base: Oud Smoke, Caramel, Vanilla, and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
Lattafa Mashrabya is surprisingly wearable with a nuanced take on the popular Apple Shisha experience. Forget simply smelling like a hookah lounge with this fragrance.
The apple shisha accord in the top notes is a synthetic recreation, of course, but one that reflects the sweetness and slightly smoky undertones of the flavored tobacco, improved by a hint of pink pepper for added spice.
2. French Avenue Western Shisha
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | French Avenue |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Vanilla |
| Notes | Top: Grapes, Bubble Gum, Olibanum, and Davana Middle: Rum, Apple Shisha Accord, and Jasmine Base: Oud Smoke, Caramel, Vanilla, and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
French Avenue’s Western Shisha leans directly into the shisha scent, boldly showcasing its apple shisha straight in the heart.
As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals a boozy warmth with a prominent rum note, intertwined with the expected apple shisha accord and the delicate floral touch of Jasmine. This combination creates a contrast between sweetness, smokiness, and florals. The Western Shisha fragrance aims to recreate the ambiance of a hookah lounge, translating it into a unique and wearable scent.
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